FYI
Warning: Don't Buy Accutane Online
The Food and Drug Administration has launched a special Web page to warn consumers against purchasing isotretinoin (Accutane, and its generic versions) online. The site warns that the drug should only be taken under the close supervision of a doctor, and that online purchases of drugs may not come from legitimate pharmacies. For further information, visit
Prescription Programs Fact Sheet
The National Council on Patient Information and Education is distributing a fact sheet to advise consumers who lack health insurance or prescription drug coverage about prescription assistance programs and prescription savings/discount programs that can help them to obtain the medications they need. For more information, visit
www.talkaboutrx.org/documents/paps.pdf
Free Prescription Savings Card
The Together Rx Access Card is for people who are legal residents of the United States, are not eligible for Medicare, do not have prescription drug coverage, and meet certain household income levels. Most cardholders will save 25%40% on more than 300 brand-name prescription products. Savings also are available on a range of generic products. For more information, visit
